Performance Mods
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R53 Mini Steering pump conversion
So the steering lines of the Mini use the same bolts into the rack, so you could likely use those lines to plug into the pump. Mounting the pump will be the only challenge. Stock lines also used the same reservoir. It did have overheating issues so make sure it gets airflow, but also recognize on a MINI its between a heat shielded firewall and the exhaust manifold.
- RealOEM of pump itself: Link
- FUB on the pump: Link
- Wiring diagram 1: Link
- Wiring diagram 2: Link
- About it CAN signal (huh): Link
Rear Subframe Reinforcement:
Note: "Dimple die metal" increases strength with thinner metal
Vert nice picture heavy (HQ) DIY of Vince Bar: Link,
File:Picture heavy vince bar DIY.pdf
VinceBar under seat design (M3Forum): Link
VinceBar look through subframe (M3Forum): Link
Look at Internal Design (CMP Auto Engineering)(Dead...fuck): Link
- - It seems this guide has been made into a shitty "Blog". Here are the important parts: Top reinforcement, bottom reinforcement
Front Sway Bar Reinforcement
How User Paraklas Did it (E46Fanatics): Link
Steering and Brakes
MR2 steering pump conversion: Link, Page 1, Page 2
TLDR: F30 caliper, 345mm rotors, shaved pad slightly so it doesn't hit the hat, stainless steel brake lines, maybe a washer but unlikely. Can use stock 325mm rotors and then you have to shave the outside of the pad
